As we move into the heart of the winter here in Montreal, we are proud to welcome back the talented Quebecois producer – Monarke. Hailing from Quebec City, he has gained international acclaim in recent years as a key figure for Soul Button’s Steyoyoke. His 2021 debut on XYZ – Edge of Reality – struck... Read more »

A blistering single ‘Make You Freak’ marks a welcome return to Drumcode for Eli Brown. The Bristolian artist debuted on Drumcode in September with ‘Deep Down’, a summer highlight for Adam Beyer’s label. His return ‘Make You Freak’ is five minutes of pure mechanoid techno, imbued with layers of acid, Brown’s pin-sharp drums and a... Read more »

Marina Trench is back with a series of impressive remixes of the recently released Imperméable en été EP on her Sweet State imprint. Kicking off is one of the most legendary artists of this time, Gerd Janson, with his instantly recognizable touch. Gerd delivers an ever so classy version of ‘Ose ft. Hugo Lx’ that... Read more »

In mid-2022, GMJ delivered another 24-carat release in the shape of his ‘Empty to Fill’ musical triptych. Returning to the EP, a pair of new remixes provide a fresh perspective from an Australian legend and rising Russian star. Jamie Stevens has been a regular contributor to the Meanwhile catalogue. An award-winning ARIA artist with a... Read more »

Today, Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint has released Winter Sampler V, their annual VA featuring 12 selections from the likes of Kamilo Sanclemente, Double Touch, Limara & Dimitri Nakov, Fulltone, Arina Mur & Fluida, and more. It is available digitally, and as a vinyl set. Winter Sampler V is a compilation that tastefully... Read more »

Some gifted producers are often so good at their craft that their followers never realize how much skill it takes them to create tracks. However, Tantum’s skills are not hard to notice. The Berlin-based producer famous for his authentic blend of Melodic Techno and Progressive House finally delivers his third solo release on Lost &... Read more »

A PhD Scholarship in the name of electronic musician, DJ and techno pioneer Richie Hawtin, aka Plastikman, has now been unveiled at the University of Huddersfield. Applications for the scholarship, titled The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music, Cultures and Production, are now being taken up until 10th February to start in September 2023.... Read more »

Afterlife’s 2023 campaign commences with a collaborative single from Argy and two-man outfit Goom Gum. The trio get together for the first time on this cut, pouring their respective energies into a powerful composition. ‘Pantheon’ utilizes a rousing vocal symphony, with a rolling bassline, an urgent melody and a goosebump-inducing breakdown to devastating effect.

Reinier Zonneveld and HI-LO continue their superb collaborative work with another pair of bangers on Filth on Acid. ‘Samsara’, out via Filth On Acid, comes just in time to ring in the new year with it’s fat-bottomed bassline bound to heat up dancefloors worldwide. After another goldmine of a studio session, Reinier and HI-LO will... Read more »

Mind Against further their fruitful relationship with Afterlife as their cinematic, compulsively danceable single ‘Dreamcast’ drops on Friday 16th December, following their 2021 ‘Changes’ EP on the imprint. Already very much on the music map, the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo released their eagerly awaited ‘fabric presents…’ compilation in September to critical acclaim from the likes of... Read more »

Today, Sydney and Los Angeles based duo Double Touch return to Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream label to release their four track EP, Storm. The duo is joined by Reigan, who contributes vocals for two tracks on the EP. Double Touch is composed of Van-Anh Nguyen, a classically trained pianist and composer, and Mark... Read more »

Dutch techno luminary Reinier Zonneveld has done it again, this time linking with the rising talents of fellow countryman Mau P for a remix of his surging debut single ‘Drugs From Amsterdam’. Set for a December 9 release, the new release is a perfect pairing of sonic styles, lifting Mau P’s original production to new... Read more »

As we move into the heart of the winter here in Montreal, we are proud to welcome back the talented Quebecois producer – Monarke. Hailing from Quebec City, he has gained international acclaim in recent years as a key figure for Soul Button’s Steyoyoke. His 2021 debut on XYZ – Edge of Reality – struck... Read more »

Siavash is the mysterious Canadian legend behind the chart topping record label You Plus One. This eccentric artist is a 25+ year master DJ and an accredited innovator of the Northwest underground music scene. We sat down with him recently for a quick chat about how everything is in his world right now, and his... Read more »

Marina Trench is back with a series of impressive remixes of the recently released Imperméable en été EP on her Sweet State imprint. Kicking off is one of the most legendary artists of this time, Gerd Janson, with his instantly recognizable touch. Gerd delivers an ever so classy version of ‘Ose ft. Hugo Lx’ that... Read more »

XYZ’s signature collection returns in the form of Blanche – an annual series focused on collaborating with many of the artists who will carry the torch in 2023, and shining a refreshed light on their art in the early days of the new year. From groovy to melodic, percussive to ethereal, Blanche represents the beginning... Read more »

Alessandro De Tuglie, alias Ale De Tuglie, born and raised in the Apulian city of Bari, starts to show interest in music at the early age of fourteen. His strong love for music lets him discover DJing art. Time after time, he begins to follow clubbing culture in the local clubs and venues, making techno... Read more »

Up-and-coming Vivrant star OLING is making moves. Not just with his brand new event series ‘Roots’ launched in November of last year, but also with his latest project ’Sonic Explorations’. A producer camp set out to take place in the abyss of the Swedish wilderness. OLING released his debut EP ‘Aves’ on Jeremy Olander’s Vivrant... Read more »

Today New York City’s premier underground event promoters Teksupport announced an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most forward thinking immersive venues, ArtsDistrict Brooklyn. Since opening in Summer 2022 last year the 25,000 square feet ArtsDistrict Brooklyn has provided a canvas for sensory exploration, forward-thinking creativity, and inventive experiential curation. Formerly the House of... Read more »

Hicky & Kalo and their label Plaisirs Sonores Records invite Cid Inc for two days, two showcases, in two cities. The veteran and the young pair will play together in Vancouver and Montreal on January 20th and January 21st, 2023. Hicky & Kalo and Cid Inc share a small repertoire of work together. Cid Inc made his debut on Plaisirs Sonores Records last year with a great remix of ‘Neopar’ he did for Petar Dundov, accompanied by another... Read more »

SXM Festival returns from March 8-12, 2023 for a musical and cultural experience like no other. It is the only festival in the world that takes over an entire island – the Caribbean gem of Saint Martin | Sint Maarten – and is the ultimate destination experience. Prepare for a week of world-class electronic music... Read more »

Returning to their original home, the inimitable Boston Manor Park, this year’s edition is set to be the boldest Junction 2 yet, as the team gather their energy from recent years to present a revitalised Junction 2. This event plans to go beyond what has come before it. With new stage designs, updated location and... Read more »

For the past decade, Teksupport has distinguished themselves in the underground for their skillful integration of expert musical curation and innovative production. In recent years, the pioneering event promoters have expanded beyond NYC to throw events across the nation, positioning themselves as the premiere partner for stateside takeovers from global institutions. Buy Tickets Here

Italy’s iconic Kappa Futur Festival confirms it will be returning in 2023 for its 10th edition. Following this summer’s sell out festival (over 85,000 tickets sold), which for the first time extended from two to three days, the award-winning event will be back on 30th June at Torino’s Parco Dora for another three days of... Read more »